Where are they now: Unearthing the Lost Titans — Luke O’Dwyer

HE was dubbed ‘Chalky’ due to his propensity for getting injured. But five years after he retired, former Titan Luke O’Dwyer remains a fan favourite. This is what he’s up to now.

FIVE years after he retired, foundation Titan Luke O’Dwyer remains a fan favourite.

The man dubbed “Chalky” due to his propensity for getting injured, O’Dwyer still managed to rack up 102 games for the Titans and set the tone for hardworking local players to follow.

Now general manager of PhoneAFlight, a company associated with Titans major sponsors TripADeal, O’Dwyer remains on the Gold Coast and retains close links with the Titans.

“The fondest memories and the best thing about the Gold Coast Titans is that we created such a family culture and bringing my kids up in that arena,” he said.

Luke O'Dwyer as a Titan

“All the families stuck really tight together, did a lot of things together and in those early stages, we created such a beautiful culture at the club.

“And obviously playing 100 games for your club is something you’ll always remember.”

O’Dwyer retired in 2013 but did not get to play out the season, with a knee injury prematurely ending his year.

Gold Coast Titans Luke 'Chalky' O'Dwyer.

But in typical O’Dwyer fashion, he did not want to make it all about him, saying simply at the time “not everyone gets the fairytale”.

“The best thing was I’d called time before that injury but I was still pleased with what I did throughout my career,” he said.

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O’Dwyer worked in sponsorship and corporate relations with the Titans before moving to TripADeal, and then PhoneAFlight and maintains strong links with the club.

“I hold the club very dearly to the heart and I always want to see them succeed and to have that stepping stone post career was something that really helped me. I’m grateful for what the Titans have showed me and my family and I’ll always be one of their No. 1 supporters.”

And he believes the club is again on the right path.

“I think they’re on the right road and we just hope that the community gets behind us.”